BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
517 km
321 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
517 km
321 mi / 279 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
22°
north northeast

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BKK VTE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code BKK VTE
ICAO Code VTBS VLVT
City Bangkok Vientiane
Country Thailand Laos
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 5 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 17.990000, 102.560000

Bangkok (BKK) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 517 kilometers (321 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Bangkok, it's 09:13 in Vientiane.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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